5 Powerful Scriptures for When You've Been Betrayed

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Have you ever looked up the definition of betray? Merriam-Webster defines it as to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy or to hurt (someone who trusts you, such as a friend or relative) by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong. Somehow that definition just doesn’t seem to cover it, does it? The feelings experienced are not quite described by the definition that Merriam-Webster provides, huh?

That’s because betrayal is complicated. The actions that lead up to it, the emotions felt because of it and the overall obstacles that must be overcome afterwards are all complicated. Since we are all human beings, our actions can oftentimes exemplify disturbing behavior. It’s important to maintain a level minded head when dealing with betrayal – and one way everyone can do so is through powerful scriptures. The word of God can change lives and put things in fruition – even though at the time it may seem unimaginable.

Matthew 6:14-15

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“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

As Christians it’s important to remember that only our Lord and Savior is allowed to caste judgment on others. While we may experience strong feelings and emotions know that he has everything under control. As human beings we are engrained with trust and compassion – and when someone breaks those connections we feel betrayed. Since we are all human beings, capable of hurting each other, it’s relatively important that we keep an open mind and an open heart. Know that from time-to-time things are going to happen. Hearts and feelings can always be mended. Make the best choices for your life, but don’t caste your decisions towards others.

Genesis 12:3

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“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

We are all God’s children. As we go through our day-to-day, we His children must keep that notion in our hindsight. Everyone, at some point in their life, feels small. An individual may feel like they’re lost in the hustle and bustle that takes place on a daily basis or perhaps they believe that their contribution is never going to be truly enough – all of those feelings are completely normal. Despite the normality of those beliefs, those ideas are not true. In fact they’re the furthest thing from the truth. Every person makes a different in the world. When an individual decides to spread hate and discontent throughout their circle – that hate and discontent is earth shattering for those who are directly feeling it. When an individual decides to spread love and forgiveness throughout their circle – that love and forgiveness is groundbreaking to those who are directly feeling it. Remember no action is too small. Ultimately, every action can change the world.

Matthew 7:12

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“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

When betrayal hits you in your face, it’s important to remember the one-liner that your parents probably preached throughout your childhood – do unto others as you’d like them to do unto you. Little did you know that wisdom packed one liner is derived from Matthew 7:12. When betrayal occurs it’s easy to get caught off guard and forget that you too have probably betrayed others at one point or another. And in many cases the feelings caused by betrayal may pack a bigger punch at first, but once you lay everything on the table things may suddenly not seem so bad. Remember to treat others how you want to be treated. Don’t make others feel a way that you wouldn’t want to feel yourself.

John 13:21

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“After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”

Don’t allow betrayal to blind you – instead recognize it, forgive it and move on. Jesus knew that betrayal was on the horizon and He laid it all out on the line for everyone to see. Instead of making the situation worse, Jesus decided to come face-to-face with His problems and solve them. If you know you’re in the midst of being betrayed then do something about it. Don’t allow betrayal to fester because it will only act as a domino effect for everything else that you have going on in your life. Handle betrayal maturely and move on with your life.

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